Definitions

agonize

[ag-uh-nahyz] / ˈæg əˌnaɪz /

VERB

suffer or cause another to suffer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disturb excruciate harrow lament

STRONG

afflict bleed crucify distress hurt labor martyr pain rack squirm strain strive struggle torment torture try wince worry writhe

WEAK

carry on eat heart out sing the blues stew over take it badly

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist assuage calm comfort delight help idle laze make happy placate please relieve rest soothe

WEAK

not worry

Example Sentences

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The headline in The Times on the day after the draft read: Colts Agonize to the End, Then Pick Manning.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2016

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